Distinguished - Correctly plots each component on the Downtime Determinator for both parts 1 and 2 of the scenario.

Proficient - Plots each component on the Downtime Determinator for both parts 1 and 2 of the scenario. Minor details are slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Plots most of the components on the Downtime Determinator for both parts 1 and 2 of the scenario. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to plot each component on the Downtime Determinator for both parts 1 and 2 of the scenario; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The plotting of each component on the Downtime Determinator for both parts 1 and 2 of the scenario is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans.

Proficient - Discusses an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally discusses an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Designs a clear, comprehensive data dictionary for the ED.

Proficient - Designs a data dictionary for the ED. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Designs a limited data dictionary for the ED. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to design a data dictionary for the ED; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The data dictionary for the ED is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.